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Chimney Swift

flying all day long feeds entirely on insects... fast-flittering flocks SECOND PLACE WINNER written March 14, 2022 for "Bird Haiku" Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin 5-7-5 syllables checked with HMS

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/28/2022 9:21:00 PM

Great imagery, Milt , congratulations on your win on Tania Kitchin's Bird Haiku contest.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2022 9:39:00 PM

Thanks so much, Eve.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2022 9:06:00 PM

great alliteration. love that last line especially, Milt. Congrats.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2022 9:40:00 PM

Watching them, I notice that "flittering."

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/28/2022 8:57:00 PM

Still love this one! Congratulations, Milton!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2022 9:40:00 PM

Thank, Kim.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/28/2022 6:13:00 AM

They are good to help clear the air of those pesky insects. Another one to do that are purple martins and cliff swallows. Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2022 7:52:00 AM

Thanks, Sara, so much for your comment and your thoughtful information.